Short answer: the Yamaha HS8. It ranks #36 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.4/5) at $797.98 and is still sold new; the Edifier S3000Pro ranks #102 (rated 3.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Edifier S3000Pro’s replacement, the Edifier S3000MKII, is rated 3.9/5 at $999.97.
The Yamaha HS8 is the better-sounding choice. Popular studio monitors with neutral sound and solid bass from an 8 inch woofer. The catch: Its response and off-axis behavior are not as refined as the leading monitors.
The case for the Edifier S3000Pro: A large powered pair with digital and analog inputs and tone controls, a complete music system with no separate amplifier needed. Watch for: The substantial cabinet size requires more space than a typical desktop pair.
Buy the Yamaha HS8. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Edifier S3000Pro is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha HS8 | Edifier S3000Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $797.98 per pair | $900 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #36 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #102 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 15.4”H x 9.8”W x 13.1”D (391.2 x 248.9 x 332.7 mm) | 14.5”H x 9.1”W x 14”D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 38Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Inputs | XLR | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) | 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” dome tweeter | 6.5” (165mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 120w Per Speaker | 78w RMS Per Speaker |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.85 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.58 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Outputs | - | None |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX HD |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Yamaha HS8: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review, DSAUDIO.review and Sercan Solmaz.
- Edifier S3000Pro: reviews by DSAUDIO.review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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